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IFZ 2985

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

203,269 mi
Last recorded203,269 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIFZ 2985
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 203,269 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 189,607 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 178,991 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 178,649 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 157,474 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 122,948 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 110,766 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 98,174 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 91,560 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 91,560 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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IFZ 2985 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying IFZ 2985, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of IFZ 2985?

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What year was IFZ 2985 registered?

IFZ 2985 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is IFZ 2985 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IFZ 2985 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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